Test debut, Bangladesh v South Africa at Chittagong (MAA) - Apr 24-27, 2003
IODI debut,India v South Africa at Dhaka - Apr 13, 2003.
- Middle order batsman with a brilliant record in first class cricket.
- Often overlooked by South Africa during his early career due to political reasons rather than cricketing ability.
- Responded with an unbeaten 222 on his Test debut against Bangladesh, when he set a third wicket record of 429 with Boeta Dippenaar. A regular since then.